You know those folks that say they don’t want to say something then they add a “but” and they go ahead and do it anyway? Well, that’s what I’m about to do.I don’t want to load you down with numbers but . . .

Just wanted to post an update to let you know that the BryantDaily.com site, now in its 15th month, has surpassed the 1 million impressions level (1,148,559 at this writing).

Thank you, BryantDaily.com readers!

Mary was just so happy to be a mother.

She reveled in every move the baby made, every time the child shifted or kicked inside her. It was a new adventure and it was marvelous.

For anyone considering a vacation to the Gulf Coast, here are a couple of web addresses that might be helpful in gauging the damage from the BP oil spill.

http://www.al.com/news/gulf-oil-spill/ 

I've got good news and not-so-good news.

The not-so-good, for us, is that Lana Clifton, who has so ably supplied the site with news coverage the last few months, is moving with her family to Texas soon. Preparing for that move has occupied the bulk of her time in the last few weeks. That's why the news coverage has been lacking lately.

I want to publicly thank Lana for all she's done. You've been great and we wish you the best in this new chapter in your life.

Best wishes and a big thanks to Lana Clifton for contributing news coverage to BryantDaily.com over the last few months.

Lana and her family are moving to Texas for a job opportunity that her husband has accepted.

She’s been a big help and a great addition to the site.

Yes! That's right. It's been one year since we launched Bryantdaily.com!

How time flies when your havin' fun doing what you love to do!

We deeply appreciate our advertisers who have been so loyal and supportive especially while we were "fresh out of the box" just one year ago! Much thanks to those who have contributed pictures, articles and prayers for our success, but mostly, we want to thank all of our visitors who have made our site grow and grow each month!

In fact, not only are we getting Google's attention (just Google us to see all the links) but we have had a whopping quarter-of-a-million page views this first year!

Thanks!

We look forward to a great 2010 as we have begun exploring all the ways we can truly be your source for all things Bryant!

Sincerely,

Rob Patrick

Thanks to the thousands of readers that logged on to the site in 2009 and those who have generously sponsored it:

Everett Buick Pontiac GMC

The Bryant Athletic Association

Diamond Sports

RQM Construction

Iberia Bank

State Farm Insurance, Matthew Reginelli

Baxley-Penfield-Moudy Real Estate

Home Plate Diner

Sports Shop

Jones Glass

Express Automotive

Bryant Chamber of Commerce

Shelter Insurance, Jim Davis

1011 Web Solutions

DOW Building Services

All the best to everyone in 2010!

rp 

BryantDaily.com visitors:

Just a reminder, use the Index on the left side of the page or the Previous Posts link at the bottom of the page to view past entries. All of the articles ever posted on the site are still available.

Click on the ads to go to the websites of our sponsors. Click on the pictures to go to the website of the photographer and a chance to view more and purchase pictures. 

Bryant Hornets football games will once again be on the radio this fall.

Though it was a close call, Dr. Jim Lagrone announced that just enough sponsors have been found to cover the cost of the airtime on the American Family Radio affiliates KANX 91.1 FM and KBDO 91.7 FM. He noted that there is still advertising time available on the broadcasts for those that are interested in sponsoring. Contact him at jimlagrone@netzero.com.